Have you ever been curious about working for a Japanese company but felt discouraged by stories of long hours, low pay, rigid hierarchies, and mandatory social drinking? If so, this episode is for you. Our guest, Alvin Tan, dives into his controversial Medium article, "Why More Foreigners in Japan Should Work for Japanese Companies: Six Reasons to Consider It." The article sparked a firestorm online, generating nearly 100 negative comments on social media, with many Japan experts calling work...
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Have you ever been curious about working for a Japanese company but felt discouraged by stories of long hours, low pay, rigid hierarchies, and mandatory social drinking? If so, this episode is for you. Our guest, Alvin Tan, dives into his controversial Medium article, "Why More Foreigners in Japan Should Work for Japanese Companies: Six Reasons to Consider It." The article sparked a firestorm online, generating nearly 100 negative comments on social media, with many Japan experts calling work...
Dr. Greg Story: Japan Business Expert, Author, Sales, Presentations and Communications Master Trainer
Now and Zen Japan
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1 year ago
Dr. Greg Story: Japan Business Expert, Author, Sales, Presentations and Communications Master Trainer
Discover the art of mastering public speaking, enhancing your presentation skills, and unraveling the secrets to impactful storytelling. Join Dr. Greg Story, the esteemed president of Dale Carnegie Japan and bestselling author of "Japan Sales Mastery" and "Japan Business Mastery," as he shares invaluable insights into successful sales techniques, post-COVID sales process shifts, and a myriad of topics explored in his books. In this engaging conversation, we delve into the question of whether ...
Now and Zen Japan
Have you ever been curious about working for a Japanese company but felt discouraged by stories of long hours, low pay, rigid hierarchies, and mandatory social drinking? If so, this episode is for you. Our guest, Alvin Tan, dives into his controversial Medium article, "Why More Foreigners in Japan Should Work for Japanese Companies: Six Reasons to Consider It." The article sparked a firestorm online, generating nearly 100 negative comments on social media, with many Japan experts calling work...
